How can I filter for different task update types in Linear?

You can filter task updates in Linear based on various criteria, such as urgency, priority, or specific keywords. Just describe what criteria you need, and we'll configure it accordingly.

Can I change the type of reaction added in Slack?

Yes, you can customize the reaction type in Slack. Just specify which reaction you'd like to use, and we'll set it up for you.

Who benefits from this automation, and how do they use it?

Project managers and team leads find this automation particularly useful to ensure that critical task updates are promptly recognized and addressed by the team.

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Linear + Slack

Highlight Critical Linear Task Updates with Slack Reactions

Never miss out on crucial task updates by automatically adding a specific reaction, like an exclamation mark, to Slack notifications when a task update is marked as critical in Linear. This helps the team quickly identify and focus on key updates.

New Critical Task Update

Triggers when a task update is marked critical in Linear.

Add Reaction

Adds a specified reaction to the corresponding Slack notification.

See more Linear to Slack integrations or use AI to customize your automation.

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Notify Team of Task Status Updates in Slack from Linear

Linear + Slack

Post Slack Channel Messages for New Linear Issues

Linear + Slack

Remind Team Members in Slack to Update Linear Task Statuses Weekly

Linear + Slack

How to use DryMerge

Ask for what you want.

Tell DryMerge what you want to automate using plain English. For example, "Highlight critical Linear task updates with Slack reactions"

Highlight critical Linear task updates with Slack reactions

DryMerge figures out the details.

Based on your description, DryMerge identifies the apps involved, determines the appropriate triggers and actions, and creates the automation for you.

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Your workflow is ready to go!

Once DryMerge has created your automation, it will run automatically whenever the trigger event occurs, saving you time and effort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Capabilities

See what DryMerge can do with Slack + Linear.

Create Issue

Creates a new issue in Linear

Delete Issue

Deletes a linear issue

Update Issue

Updates an existing linear issue

List Issues

Lists linear issues for a specified team

List Teams

Lists linear teams

Search Issues

Search for information on linear issues

List Labels

Lists linear labels

New Linear Issue

Triggers when a new Linear issue is created

Updated Linear Issue

Triggers when a Linear issue is updated

Show Channels

Displays a list of channels

Show Users

Displays a list of users

Send Message

Sends a message

App details

Linear

Linear is a streamlined issue tracking tool for software teams. Create, update, and manage tasks, and sync issue data with other tools.

Slack

Slack is a collaboration hub that brings team communication together in one place. Streamline communication and trigger actions based on messages and events.